Arcanists (2024)

Developer: pur3 extreme
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 692 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 38 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic turn-based duel where players race the clock to blast opponents with spells in chaotic, last-man-standing matches.

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What players say

Long-time fans say the revival strayed far from the original, with balance changes that favor a competitive meta and ruin casual play, while bugs like the broken Armageddon spell stay unfixed. Newer players enjoy the free spells and old-school fun, but veterans feel the developer ignores feedback.

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